You’re helping young people discover how Jesus changes lives

Christian Discovery sessions are a key component of every Youthworks Christian Outdoor Education (COE) program. Every student at camp has the opportunity to spend small group time with Ministry Leaders who open the Bible with them – every day!

The sessions facilitate a safe space in which, no matter where they are on their journey, campers can explore the Christian faith, then reflect, ask questions, and respond to the call of the gospel.

Sometimes this can be challenging. One recent Christian Discovery group of Year 9 students from the Riverina in regional NSW refused, on day one, to engage in group discussion at all.

But your support helps provide faithful, well-trained COE Ministry Leaders who can rise to the challenge and get creative …

Ministry Leader James Blackwell led a Christian Discovery session as a Q&A presentation to generate more engagement and better gospel opportunities. James says:

“I see my role when facilitating Christian Discovery as to help kids have a truer understanding of Jesus. When preparing a Christian Discovery, I’m thinking about how I can present the Bible faithfully whilst being accessible to the whole group.”   

On day two, after James and other leaders on the team had genuinely engaged with students in the Q&A session and shared their own stories of trusting in God, a flood of questions came through from the youth. One student said:

“Thank you for treating us like adults … you guys genuinely care about us … Your personal stories about your walk with God got me thinking: ‘Oh, God really changed your life!’”

 Thanks to your gospel partnership, young people are being introduced to Jesus, getting their questions answered, and being nurtured in their faith through this fruitful ministry.